Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns
OTTAWA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says there are 47.8 billion reasons for chiefs to accept a child welfare reform deal with Canada, but a leading child welfare expert is war...
Aug 21, 2024
A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC
Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National ...
Aug 21, 2024
Man wanted for murder has been apprehended after standoff at Chicago restaurant, authorities say
CHICAGO (AP) - A man who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse and is wanted on murder and armed robbery charges was taken into custody Wednesday following a standoff with police at a restaurant in Ch...
Aug 21, 2024
Business groups call on Ottawa to prevent rail work stoppage
OTTAWA - A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways. A phased shutdown of the networks at Canadian National Railway...
Aug 21, 2024
Obby Khan announces bid for the helm of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives
WINNIPEG - Former provincial cabinet minister and pro football player Obby Khan is launching a bid for the leadership of Manitoba's Progressive Conservative party. Khan says people have been asking hi...
Aug 21, 2024
'The right team:' Tim Walz leans into Midwestern football coach roots during speech
CHICAGO - Democrats cheered on the party's new coach as Tim Walz leaned into his Midwestern roots during a speech at the national convention in a pivotal moment for the Minnesota governor to introduce...
Aug 21, 2024
Snake strikes spike as roadkill numbers in Alberta trend upward
Provincial data suggests Alberta's roadkill numbers are soaring, with snakes hit particularly hard last year. Alberta Wildlife Watch says almost 400 snake carcasses were reported to it in 2023. The ye...
Aug 21, 2024
Ontario parties spend summer preparing for possibility of an early election
TORONTO - Ontario's major political parties have been spending the summer nominating candidates, running "campaign schools," and canvassing after remarks from the premier this spring fuelled speculati...
Aug 21, 2024
Peltola, Begich, Dahlstrom advance to ranked choice November election in Alaska US House race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola on Tuesday advanced to November's ranked choice general election for Alaska's sole U.S. House seat, along with Republicans Nick Begich and Nancy...
Aug 20, 2024
Vance and Walz are still relatively unknown, but the governor is better liked, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tim Walz and JD Vance have vaulted themselves out of national obscurity as they hustle to introduce themselves to the country, but the senator from Ohio has had a rockier start than ...
Aug 20, 2024
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 15
On Friday's show, Evan welcomes the new leader of the federal NDP, chats about energy and power with Premier Scott Moe a...
